Stunning spell from Stuart Broad swings first Ashes Test back in England’s favour as he dismisses Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to leave Australia 107-3 chasing 281 at Edgbaston
- It was yet another enthralling day of Test cricket at Edgbaston on Monday
- England were all out for 273, which meant Australia require 281 runs for victory
- Two wickets for Broad and one for Robinson left the visitors 107-3 at the close
A fine spell from Stuart Broad swung the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston back in England’s favour heading into day five.
It was a captivating day of Test cricket as momentum ebbed and flowed between both teams, with England eventually being bowled out for 273 in their second innings, leaving Australia needing 281 to win.
Usman Khawaja and David Warner started well, putting 61 on the board without loss.
However, Ollie Robinson dismissed Warner with a beauty before an inspired spell of bowling from Broad accounted for Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith.
Khawaja ended the day 34 not out, while nightwatchman Scott Boland was on 13, with the visitors 107-3.
A fine spell from Stuart Broad swung the first Ashes Test back in England’s favour on Monday
The England bowler dismissed both Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith late on in the day
This leaves Australia needing 174 to win, while England need seven wickets.
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